worry

verb

1. To afflict with mental distress or agitation make anxious
2. To harass by tearing, biting, or snapping especially at the throat
3. To shake or pull at with the teeth

   "a terrier worrying a rat"

4. To touch or disturb something repeatedly
5. To change the position of or adjust by repeated pushing or hauling
6. To assail with rough or aggressive attack or treatment torment
7. To subject to persistent or nagging attention or effort
8. Choke, strangle
9. To feel or experience concern or anxiety fret

   "worrying about his health"

10. To move, proceed, or progress by unceasing or difficult effort struggle
11. Strangle, choke

noun

1. Mental distress or agitation resulting from concern usually for something impending or anticipated anxiety
2. An instance or occurrence of such distress or agitation
3. A cause of worry trouble, difficulty

plural noun

1. A string of beads that can be fingered to keep one's hands occupied

noun

1. A crease or wrinkle on the forehead or between the eyebrows

phrasal verb

1. To pull, twist, or bite (something) repeatedly

   "The dog was in the corner worrying at a bone."

2. To try to solve (a problem) by thinking about it for a long time

   "She kept worrying at the problem all day."

idiom

1. To be extremely worried

   "He worried himself sick before the exam."

idiom

1. No problems or reason to show fear and concern

   "You have nothing to worry about. Everything is going just fine."

2. Used to say that something is not serious

idiom

1. Used to say that there is no cause for concern or worry

idiom

1. To not be upset or concerned

   "Don't worry yourself. We can take care of it."

idiom

1. Extremely worried

   "Her parents have been sick with worry for days since the accident."